A heritage of craftsmanship meets modern innovation. The iconic Explorer series – the “everyone” canoe – is re-engineered in the LT at a fraction of the weight, while still retaining the design's trademark Royalex® by Spartech® durability, stable handling, and capacity.
Perfect for family outings or tandem paddlers out for a long trip, the remarkable reduction in weight to 65 lbs. makes it easier than ever to manage in and out of the water. And don't be fooled by the lighter duty hull – the LT is a fully capable canoe that shrugs off bumps and grinds in shallow or technical water.
| Gunwale | Avg Weight | Standard Outfitting | MSRP |
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Aluminum
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AluminumNEW for 2011 is the lightest aluminum gunwale ever deployed on a Mad River Canoe. Two part design accommodates hulls of varying thicknesses from Royalex to Composite while providing necessary stiffness to maintain hull shape. The aluminum gunwale is affixed to hull via rivets. 
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65 lbs/29 kg | Web seats, Shaped portage yoke, Polyethylene decks with carry handles | $1429 |
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Wood
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WoodTo many, there's nothing as classic as wooden gunwales, or the proven workmanship of these on a Mad River hull. Crafted of native white ash specially selected for long, straight, tight grain providing strength, stiffness, and a touch of flex. Periodic maintenance required. * Image shows wood gunwale with composite hull. 
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68 lbs/31 kg | Web seats, Shaped portage yoke, Shaped ash carry handles | $1649 |
| Factory-Installed Options | Additional Cost |
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| Skid Plates | $250 |
* Price shown is suggested retail price, net not including taxes. Prices in your market may vary due to currency, VAT, and other taxes. Prices subject to change without notice.
Royalex® by Spartech® is a vacuum-formed sheet laminate consisting of external vinyl layers enclosing multiple ABS plastic layers and a foam core. Each sheet is designed specifically for the intended use of that canoe. All combinations are durable and moderately light-weight. It is resistant to impact, yet has "memory" that allows it to absorb impact and return to original form. Royalex® by Spartech® is repairable should the worst-case scenario ever occur.
| Length | Width | Depth | Rocker | Capacity | |||||
| Gunwale | @4" Waterline | Maximum | @Center | @Bow | @Stern | @Bow | @stern | ||
| 15'11.25" 486 cm |
35.25" 90 cm |
33.25" 84 cm |
35.25" 90 cm |
14.5" 37 cm |
21.25" 54 cm |
21" 53 cm |
2.25" 6 cm |
2.25" 6 cm |
1100 lbs 499 kg |
